Minty-Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe

Minty-Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe Minty-Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Capturing fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. —Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario

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Minty-Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 2 medium English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumbers, onions and mint. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Yield: 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 60 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Minty-Watermelon Cucumber Salad in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p37

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Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2012 by parksville

Have made this salad twice, but our taste buds didn't find it appealing either time. Sorry!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2012 by califdreamin@nemont.net

OMG this is quite a taste sensation! I read thru this recipe and tho't it a very strange combination, but after reading the reviews I decided to give it a try. It was amazingly good! DH declared it a keeper too. I did use white Balsamic, and maybe went a little light on the onions, but followed the recipe, and like everyone said, did not put the dressing on until right before we sat down to dinner. YUM! I'm sharing this one with my daughters.

Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2012 by fredaevans

There will be no left overs. Kids have a bit of a 'problem' with the Balsamic Vinegar as it may be a new taste. Adults will 'lick the bowl.'

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by Bonin

Very good flavor. I accidentally cut basil from the herb garden instead of mint, and added it, and it was very tasty.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by yooperfriend

I didn't make this recipe, my sister-in-law did! I can hardly wait to make it and let other people try it. It's great

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by cwbuff

Great way to use watermelon. I followed the earlier suggestion to add the dressing just before serving. I also chilled the salad thoroughly beforehand, and kept it cold nestled in ice, as watermelon tastes so much better cold and makes a terrific contrast to hot BBQ'd foods. Definitely going in my recipe file.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by BBfanAnne

What a fresh and delicious summer salad this is. I made it to take to a friend's house and everyone loved it. I suggest putting the dressing on just before serving for the best taste. Don't store any over night because the watermelon doesn't do well that long with the vinegar. That won't stop me from making it again, though. I'm taking it to my sister's 4th of July party and know everyone will love it.

Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by BBfanAnne

Just made this last evening to take to a dinner at a friend's house. It was so fresh and delicious. Everyone loved it. One thing I would caution, is to put the dressing on just before serving and don't make more than will be needed because the watermelon doesn't do well overnight with the vinegar. This wouldn't stop me from making it again. It's just too good. I'm making it for my sister's 4th of July party and know everyone will love it.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2010 by GranMarion

This was the perfect dish for a hot summer day. The mint with the watermelon and cucumber was so refreshing And the green onions added just a hint of zing. I loved it, my family loved it and we will definitely be making it quite often. It's going to be the perfect dish for a summer pot luck too.

 
 

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